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Harvard holds off Brown 14-10 in Ivy League opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 26, 2026, 2:17 AM

Last updated Sep 26, 2026

Harvard holds off Brown 14-10 in Ivy League opener

Summary

Harvard secured a 14-10 victory over Brown in their Ivy League opener on Friday night. Charlie Smith threw two touchdown passes, completing 30 of 37 for 205 yards, leading Harvard to a 14-0 halftime lead. Brown fought back with a field goal and a touchdown run from Jackson Bennett, cutting the deficit to four points. Harvard's defense, highlighted by two interceptions from Xaden Benson, proved crucial in the closing moments. Harvard improves to 2-0, while Brown falls to 1-1.

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By the Numbers

•Harvard led 7-0 after the first quarter.
•Smith's touchdown passes came in the first half.
•Brown scored a field goal and a touchdown in the second half.
•Harvard's defense intercepted Brown's quarterback three times.
•Harvard hosts Colgate on October 3.

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2:17 AMYahoo Sports — Charlie Smith throws 2 touchdown passes to help Harvard hold off Brown 14-10 in Ivy League opener

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Charlie Smith threw a pair of touchdown passes in the first half and Harvard held off Brown 14-10 on Friday night in an Ivy League opener. Smith completed 30 of 37 passes for 205 yards with an interception for the Crimson (2-0), ranked 21st in the Stats Perform poll for the Championship Subdivision. Smith had a 5-yard touchdown toss to Ryan Tattersall at the end of a 48-yard drive and Harvard led 7-0 after one quarter.
— Yahoo Sports

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